Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

Stockton Heat vs San Jose Barracuda Rivalry

Rival Team: San Jose Barracuda

The San Jose Barracuda are the closest team to Stockton geographically meaning you’ll find lots of Barracuda fans making the trip when San Jose comes to town. The mixed crowd creates a fun atmosphere with lots of back and forth, so get your tickets when the Heat face off against the San Jose Barracuda.

Stockton Heat vs Bakersfield Condors Rivalry

Rival Team: Bakersfield Condors

The Heat and Condors aren’t just divisional rivals. The two teams’ parent clubs are also archrivals making every matchup between the Heat and Condors a must-see. The Heat and Condors also met in the first outdoor AHL game in California on December 18, 2015, which Bakersfield won 3-2.

Stockton Heat vs San Diego Gulls Rivalry

Rival Team: San Diego Gulls

The games between the Heat and their Pacific Division rivals the San Diego Gulls are fun games to attend as there are lots of bragging rights on the line as well as points in the standings. The Heat and Gulls don’t get along making Heat-Gulls games can’t-miss events for hockey fans in the Stockton area.

Stockton Heat vs Ontario Reign Rivalry

Rival Team: Ontario Reign

A Stockton Heat-Ontario Reign game is a fun game to catch at Stockton Arena. Heat fans love beating the Reign, so every matchup between these two Pacific Division rivals is a must-see for die-hard Heat fans.

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Fast facts

League: American Hockey League

Team:Heat

Head Coach: Cail MacLean

Team Mascot: Frankie The Firebird

Year Opened:2005

Capacity:9737

City / State:Stockton / California

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